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A 3-year-old Palm Beach Gardens girl is hospitalized in stable condition after a pit bull bit her face, authorities said.

Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control Capt. David Walesky said the 6-year-old dog named Rusty has been quarantined for 10 days because its rabies vaccinations were not current.

Advocates Spread Positive News About Pit Bulls in October

Taking in thousands of animals each year, the Humane Society of Broward County sees a recurring theme when it comes to dogs. Pit bulls, or pit bull mixes, are brought in the most. The orgnanization's Cherie Wachter and pit bull owner Dahlia Canes talked about the breed. (Published Friday, Oct 4, 2013)

Walesky told the newspaper that it's not clear what prompted the dog to bite the girl at about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in the East Highland Pines Drive neighborhood. Investigators will determine whether Rusty meets dangerous dog criteria.

Man Charged with Animal Cruelty After Kicking Pit Bull: Deputies

ames Patten, 41, faces charges including animal cruelty. He was being held in Broward County jail without bond Thursday. It wasn't immediately known if he had an attorney. (Published Thursday, Mar 7, 2013)